Albert Lea, Minnesota: A City Built for Natural Movement

80% increase in walking and biking

49% decrease in city workers' healthcare claims

12,000 pounds of collective weight loss

Three-year increase in average life expectancy

💡 What’s working?
Albert Lea redesigned neighborhoods to promote natural movement, making it easier for residents to walk, bike, and stay active daily. By integrating movement into everyday life, health follows naturally.

📌 Source:Community Health Initiatives Report

Beach Cities, California: Where Movement & Fresh Food Go Hand in Hand

25% reduction in overweight adults

36% decrease in smoking rates

8% increase in regular exercise

$8.1 million in grants for bike paths & infrastructure

💡 What’s working?
The Beach Cities prioritize walkability, bike-friendly streets, and easy access to fresh, local food. With farmers’ markets on nearly every corner and year-round outdoor activity, it’s easy to live well.

📌 Source: Public Health Research & Well-Being Index

Central Maui, Hawaii: Movement & Traditional Foods for Long-Term Health

4.4% reduction in health risks

$1.24 million in medical & productivity savings (2017–2019)

💡 What’s working?
Maui has woven natural movement into daily life with its beaches, hiking trails, and active cultural traditions. Locally grown foods like taro, sweet potatoes, and fresh fish nourish the community while fostering a deep connection to land and heritage.

📌 Source: Economic Impact of Health Initiatives

Fort Worth, Texas: Designing Cities for Movement & Connection

31% reduction in smoking rates

11% decrease in high cholesterol

7% reduction in high blood pressure

17% increase in regular exercise

Well-being score increased by 3.7 points

💡 What’s working?
Fort Worth has focused on building parks, expanding public trails, and increasing access to fresh, local food. By making movement and healthy eating part of the city’s culture, residents are thriving.

📌 Source: Urban Health Report

Klamath Falls, Oregon: Where Moving & Eating Local Go Hand in Hand

Recognized as a "Culture of Health" award winner

Community-driven improvements in physical activity, nutrition, and social engagement

💡 What’s working?
Klamath Falls promotes natural movement through walking trails, cycling initiatives, and outdoor recreation. They also prioritize local farms and farmers’ markets, ensuring access to seasonal, nutrient-dense foods.

📌 Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Loma Linda, California: A Model for Purposeful Living

Residents live, on average, 10 years longer than typical Americans

Diet and lifestyle focus on plant-based, whole foods & strong social ties

💡 What’s working?
Loma Linda residents move daily, eat whole, nutrient-rich foods, and maintain close-knit social networks. Their strong sense of purpose and community engagement contributes to their longer, healthier lives.

📌 Source:Loma Linda Research Studies

Naples, Florida: A City Built for Movement & Healthy Living

8.1% decline in heart disease mortality since 2015

Overall well-being score increased from 68.6 (2015) to 71.4

16.6% reduction in reported high blood pressure cases

💡 What’s working?
Naples has invested in pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, outdoor recreational spaces, and farm-to-table initiatives that make eating well and staying active the easy choice.

📌 Source:Health & Well-Being Data Report